Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2004 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka Spurfowl Galloperdix bicalcarata | LC | resident (2000) | present | A2 |
| Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus | NT | resident (2004) | unknown | A1 |
| Spot-billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis | NT | resident (2004) | unknown | A1, A4i |
| Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill Ocyceros gingalensis | LC | resident (2000) | present | A2 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Nuwaragala | Reserved Forest (Ib) | 26 |
| 1986 | Maduru Oya | National Park (II) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | Dry evergreen forest (tropical) |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Artificial wetlands |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Madura Oya (Sri Lanka). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/madura-oya-iba-sri-lanka on 25/12/2024.